Pumpkin

Quince

Pumpkin and Quince

Pumpkin

Quince

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.50 g15.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.50 g1.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

2.76 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

426.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.11 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.08 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.00 mg15.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.44 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.10 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

340.00 mg197.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.70 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg4.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

21.00 mg11.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.32 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.13 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.13 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

82.22 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

49.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

94.20 g83.80 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.40 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

26.00 kcal57.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA320.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

34.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

46.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

244.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

Green, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Fibrous

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

Tart

4.10 Origin

Mexico

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-7.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Warm

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Argentina

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucurbita maxima

Cydonia oblonga

6.2 Synonym

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

C. vulgaris

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucurbita

Cydonia

7.10 Species

Cucurbita mixta

C. oblonga

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Rose

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Difference Between Pumpkin and Quince

We might think that Pumpkin and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pumpkin and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pumpkin and Quince is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pumpkin and Quince with peel is 26.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pumpkin and Quince belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pumpkin and Quince is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.